1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 1969 Simca 1100
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1100. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 621 kg more than 1969 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1100. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 1969 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Cougar | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
