2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1961 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1961 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1961 Peugeot 404.
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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 1961 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | ST 460 | 404 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
