1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 33 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Festiva (57 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Because 1957 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 1957 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Festiva | 203 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2790 mm |
