1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 245 kg more than 1954 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 250 GT | 203 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
