1979 Ford LTD vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 640 kg more than 1952 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 LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1952 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1952 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | LTD | 203 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
