1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 630 kg more than 1950 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 Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Scorpio | 203 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |