1957 Ford Prefect vs. 1946 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1957 Ford Prefect is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1946 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1946 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect.
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 Prefect | 1946 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Prefect | 202 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1946 |
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 | 31 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |