1954 Ford Consul vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 203 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul. 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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Consul | 203 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |