1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 339 kg more than 1969 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 Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Zodiac | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Zodiac | 1200S |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1203 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2240 mm |