1948 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1948 Ford Taunus.
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 Taunus | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 203 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2790 mm |