1965 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1965 Ford Mustang and 1965 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Mustang (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (54 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 229 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1965 Ford Mustang | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 204 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |