1980 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 730 kg more than 1954 Simca Aronde.
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:
1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Grand Marquis | Aronde |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |