1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1949 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1949 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 830 kg more than 1949 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.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 1949 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 202 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |