2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | F-150 | 203 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
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 | 310 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |