1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 260 kg more than 1957 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 250 GT | 203 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |