1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 204 (54 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford 12 M 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 1966 Ford 12 M. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (89 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | 12 M | 204 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |