1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 21 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 131 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 203 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |