1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1953 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Sierra | 203 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
