1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1959 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. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1959 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1959 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Montego | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Montego | Aronde |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2450 mm |