1985 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 850 kg more than 1960 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, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (289 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 328 GTS | 203 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
