1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1966 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 755 kg more than 1966 Simca Ariane. 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1966 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Montego | Ariane |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |