1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1965 Ford Zephyr is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 25 kg more than 1958 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, 1965 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Zephyr | 203 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |