2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | F-250 | 404 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 50 L |
