1979 Ford Capri vs. 1947 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1947 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1947 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 240 kg more than 1947 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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1979 Ford Capri | 1947 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Capri | 202 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1947 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |