1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Cortina (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 76 kg more than 1950 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 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Cortina | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Cortina | 203 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
