1976 Mercury Cougar vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1976 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 930 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:
| 1976 Mercury Cougar | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Cougar | 203 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2790 mm |
