1957 Ford 17M vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S.
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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | 17M | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
