1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 690 kg more than 1960 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1960 Peugeot 404 has manual transmission. 1960 Peugeot 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 404 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
