1950 Ford Custom vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, both 1950 Ford Custom and 1950 Simca 8 were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Custom (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8.
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:
| 1950 Ford Custom | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Custom | 8 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
