1966 Mercury Cyclone vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cyclone is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cyclone is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cyclone weights approximately 682 kg more than 1955 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:
1966 Mercury Cyclone | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Cyclone | Aronde |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |