1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 404 is newer by 8 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 63 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 | 1978 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 404 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |
