1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 262 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1956 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 400 | 203 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 392 Nm | 80 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |