1957 Ford Prefect vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1963 Simca 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Prefect weights approximately 35 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Prefect | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Prefect | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |
