1967 Mercury Comet vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 382 kg more than 1952 Peugeot 203.
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:
1967 Mercury Comet | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 203 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1952 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |