1977 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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, 1963 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 404 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
