1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Comet | Ariane |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |