1949 Mercury Roadster vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1958 Peugeot 403 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 475 kg more than 1958 Peugeot 403.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Mercury Roadster | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Roadster | 403 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |