1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1961 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Peugeot 404 (127 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm). This means 1961 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 1961 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | 12 M | 404 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2650 mm |
