1948 Ford Anglia 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 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. 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, 1950 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1950 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Anglia | 203 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
