1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Peugeot 404

To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 565 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 404. 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. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Peugeot 404 has manual transmission. 1971 Peugeot 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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