1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 14 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 GT 40 (85 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm). This means 1967 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | GT 40 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 50 L |
