1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 403 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |