1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (82 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 270 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Comet | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
