1952 Peugeot 203 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1936 kg more than 1952 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1952 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1952 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Peugeot 203 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 203 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
