1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 250 GTO | 203 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 70 L |