1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 435 kg more than 1958 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 (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Falcon | 203 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
