1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 22 kg more than 1952 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 203 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |