1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Ford Anglia is newer by 4 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. 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 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1954 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Anglia | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Anglia | 203 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |