1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Mercury Monterey is newer by 19 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 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1952 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1952 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1952 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Monterey | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Monterey | 203 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5768 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 383 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2590 mm |