1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1962 Simca 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Vedette weights approximately 393 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000. 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, 1955 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Vedette | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2230 mm |
