1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1967 Ford Zephyr is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 183 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Zephyr | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Zephyr | 403 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
