1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Comet | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
