1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina.
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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Cortina | 203 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |