1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP) has 223 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 851 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 203 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 546 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |