1970 Mercury El Gato vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, both 1970 Mercury El Gato and 1970 Simca 1200S were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury El Gato is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Mercury El Gato has automatic transmission and 1970 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1970 Simca 1200S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury El Gato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury El Gato | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | El Gato | 1200S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4736 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |