1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 1959 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 930 kg more than 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Cougar | 1959 Simca Plein Ceil | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Cougar | Plein Ceil |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |