1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 34 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 116 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 203 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
