1946 Simca 8 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Simca 8 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1946 Simca 8. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1946 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1932 kg more than 1946 Simca 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1946 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1946 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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