1984 Mercury Cougar vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 500 kg more than 1956 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:
1984 Mercury Cougar | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Cougar | Aronde |
Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |