1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1972 Peugeot 404 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1972 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 404 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |