2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1949 Peugeot 203

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1949 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1949 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 382 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 Ford Ranger (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Peugeot 203.

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