1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1982 Ford Taunus. 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, 1968 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Taunus | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 404 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |