1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 291 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Mustang | 203 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
