1959 Peugeot 203 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 375 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203. 1985 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1959 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1959 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Peugeot 203 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 203 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |