1956 Ford Popular vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Peugeot 203 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,357 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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, 1959 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Popular | 203 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1357 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2790 mm |