2007 Ford F-450 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203.
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, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-450 | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | F-450 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
