1971 Mercury Cougar vs. 1957 Simca Aronde

To start off, 1971 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Cougar (167 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 700 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde. 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 Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.

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