1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1970 Ford Mustang 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 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 404. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 1970 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Mustang | 404 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4733 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
