1968 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 404 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 306 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 | 1976 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 404 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |