1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 403 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 78 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1952 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Zephyr | 403 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |