2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 51 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 720 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1953 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1953 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 203 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
