1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1943 Simca 8
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Simca 8 would be higher. At 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1943 Simca 8. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1943 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 710 kg more than 1943 Simca 8. 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.
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1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1943 Simca 8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Simca |
Model | 410 Superamerica | 8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4962 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |