1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Because 1958 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Festiva | 203 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |
