1973 Ford Escort vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
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 Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 203 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |