1953 Mercury Monterey vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1953 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 700 kg more than 1952 Simca Aronde.
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:
1953 Mercury Monterey | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Monterey | Aronde |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4191 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |