1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1952 Peugeot 203

To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 440 kg more than 1952 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203.

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