1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Mustang | 203 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
