1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1960 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 403 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 403 (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1960 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Prefect | 403 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |
