2008 Ford F-150 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
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, 2008 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203. 2008 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1953 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1953 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford F-150 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | F-150 | 203 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1287 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 | 77 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 | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 50 L |