1970 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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, 1962 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 404 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
