1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1955 Ford Vedette is newer by 2 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 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 200 kg more than 1953 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, 1955 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Vedette | 203 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
