1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 100 kg more than 1958 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 203 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |