1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 545 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S. 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:
| 1968 Mercury Cougar | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Cougar | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2240 mm |
