1973 Mercury Montego vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 745 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 1949 Simca 8 | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Montego | 8 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2450 mm |