1985 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 170 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Granada | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Granada | 404 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |