1971 Mercury Monterey vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1971 Mercury Monterey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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 Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Monterey | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2230 mm |
