1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 98 kg more than 1956 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 (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 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 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 203 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |