1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 365 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S. 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Comet | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2240 mm |
