1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1979 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 535 kg more than 1979 Simca 2 Litres.
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 | 1979 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Cougar | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |