1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 850 (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 850 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850.
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:
| 1960 Ferrari 850 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 850 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1120 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
