1969 Ford 17 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1969 Ford 17 is newer by 14 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1969 Ford 17.
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, 1969 Ford 17 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford 17 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | 17 | 403 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |