1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 22 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 1,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 203 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1292 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |