1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 25 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 403 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |