1970 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1970 Ford Escort and 1970 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 280 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1970 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 404 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
