1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 1949 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1954 Mercury Monterey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 895 kg more than 1949 Peugeot 202.
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. 1954 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1949 Peugeot 202 has manual transmission. 1949 Peugeot 202 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Monterey | 1949 Peugeot 202 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Monterey | 202 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4183 cc | 1133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 30 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
