1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1953 Peugeot 203

To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.

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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 1953 Peugeot 203
Make Ford Peugeot
Model Taunus 203
Year Released 1976 1953
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 1287 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 77 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2790 mm


 

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