1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 32 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 530 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404. 1992 Ford Fairlane 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. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Fairlane | 404 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |
