1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 404 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 516 kg more than 1976 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.
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1970 Ford Mustang | 1976 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 404 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |