1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1943 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1957 Ford 12 M is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1943 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1943 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 115 kg more than 1943 Peugeot 202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1957 Ford 12 M | 1943 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | 12 M | 202 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1943 |
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 Weight | 900 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |