1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina.
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:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 403 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |