1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 369 kg more than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Comet | 1200S |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |