1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 655 kg more than 1955 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Falcon | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Falcon | 203 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3705 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
