1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Cortina (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 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 240 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Ford Cortina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 203 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |