1975 Mercury Cougar vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Cougar | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Cougar | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2230 mm |
