1969 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Capri | 404 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
