1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1947 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 40 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1947 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1947 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 900 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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1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1947 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 202 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1947 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2460 mm |