1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203

To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1957 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1957 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Mercury MC4 1957 Peugeot 203
Make Mercury Peugeot
Model MC4 203
Year Released 1997 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 1288 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 78 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats


 

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