1974 Mercury Montego vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 595 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203.
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:
1974 Mercury Montego | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | 203 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2790 mm |