1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1950 Peugeot 203 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1948 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ferrari 166 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 166 | 203 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 924 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |