1984 Ford Capri vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 27 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
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, 1984 Ford Capri (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Capri | 203 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 117 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |