1978 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 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, 1958 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escort | 203 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |