1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1975 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 304 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 304 (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 304 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Ford Corsair 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 1968 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 304, 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, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1975 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsair | 304 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
