1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1941 Simca 8
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1941 Simca 8. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1941 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Simca 8 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
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1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1941 Simca 8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Simca |
Model | 500 Mondial | 8 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 920 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |