1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1947 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1947 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1947 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 877 kg more than 1947 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:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1947 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 202 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1132 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |