1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 631 kg more than 1955 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fairlane | 203 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |