1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus.
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, 1970 Ford Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 403 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |