1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 468 kg more than 1956 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, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 203 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 50 L |
