2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 55 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (220 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 606 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Falcon | 203 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |