1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1955 Simca Vedette
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Vedette would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cougar (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Simca Vedette. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 182 kg more than 1955 Simca Vedette. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Cougar | 1955 Simca Vedette | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Cougar | Vedette |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4728 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |