2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 1949 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP) has 441 more horse power than 1949 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1949 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1949 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari F430 | 1949 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | F430 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
