1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 468 kg more than 1954 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1954 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1954 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Thunderbird | 203 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |