1959 Marcos GT vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1959 Marcos GT and 1959 Peugeot 203 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,357 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Marcos GT (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Marcos GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 726 kg more than 1959 Marcos GT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Marcos GT | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | GT | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 394 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2790 mm |
