1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1956 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1956 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Prefect | 203 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 72 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |