1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1965 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina.
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, 1965 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 203 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
