1953 Peugeot 203 vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1953 Peugeot 203 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1953 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1953 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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