1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 72 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 404.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Zephyr | 404 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |