1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 282 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Mustang | 403 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
