1955 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1976 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1976 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,785 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 351 kg more than 1976 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1976 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Thunderbird has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Thunderbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 1976 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Thunderbird | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4785 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
