1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1944 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1955 Ford 12 M is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1944 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1944 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1944 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | 12 M | 202 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |