1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Ford Zodiac is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zodiac (76 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 268 kg more than 1950 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 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Zodiac | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
