1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1944 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 22 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1944 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1944 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 120 kg more than 1944 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.
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1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1944 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 202 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 68.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |