1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 650 kg more than 1960 Simca Oceane.
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:
1996 Mercury Cougar | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Cougar | Oceane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |