1989 Mercury Cougar vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 670 kg more than 1955 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:
1989 Mercury Cougar | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Cougar | Aronde |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |