1963 Ford Consul vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 8 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (45 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul.
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, 1963 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Consul | 203 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |