2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1956 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | F430 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
