1951 Peugeot 203 vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 598 kg more than 1951 Peugeot 203. 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Peugeot 203. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1951 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1951 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Peugeot 203 | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 203 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
