1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 189 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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:
1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 500 Mondial | 203 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 924 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |