1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 404 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1975 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Falcon | 404 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1110 kg |
