1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 404 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus.
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 Taunus | 1976 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Taunus | 404 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
