1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 58 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 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 203 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |