1954 Abarth Simca vs. 1978 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1978 Ford Cougar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Simca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Simca would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cougar weights approximately 662 kg more than 1954 Abarth Simca.
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. 1978 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1954 Abarth Simca has manual transmission. 1954 Abarth Simca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Abarth Simca | 1978 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Simca | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
