1953 Ford Popular vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1967 Simca 1501 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,473 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1501 (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1501 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Simca 1501 (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Popular | 1501 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |