2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 48 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Grand Marquis | Aronde |
Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 90 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |