1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1943 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1943 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1943 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 790 kg more than 1943 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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1974 Mercury Cougar | 1943 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Cougar | 202 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1943 |
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 | 161 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |