1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 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 1,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 725 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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.
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1985 Ferrari F1 156 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | F1 156 | 203 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 769 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |