1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1955 Ferrari D 50 is newer by 5 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 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP) has 218 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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.
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1955 Ferrari D 50 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | D 50 | 203 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |