1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 404. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1965 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 260 | 404 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 228 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |