1972 Mercury Cougar vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1972 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 581 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 403.
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:
1972 Mercury Cougar | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 403 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |