1968 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 403 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
