1971 Ford 17 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Ford 17 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1971 Ford 17.
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, 1971 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford 17 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | 17 | 203 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |