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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 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 21 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 (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 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 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |