1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 535 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1997 Ford Mustang | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 403 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |