1956 Ford Popular vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1962 Simca 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Popular weights approximately 3 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000.
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, 1962 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Popular | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2230 mm |
