1975 Ford Escort vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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:
1975 Ford Escort | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 403 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |