1964 Peugeot 404 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1964 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 580 kg more than 1964 Peugeot 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
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1964 Peugeot 404 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 404 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |