1971 Ford Capri vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
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 Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Capri | 203 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |