1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 20 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (90 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 296 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 203 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3270 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 209 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |