1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1951 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1951 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 120 kg more than 1951 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 Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1951 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 203 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |