1986 Ford Granada vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 29 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 380 kg more than 1957 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, 1986 Ford Granada (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Granada | 203 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
