1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1946 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1946 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1946 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 335 kg more than 1946 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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1985 Ford Mustang | 1946 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Mustang | 202 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1946 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |