1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1975 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1975 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 12 M | 1975 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | 12 M | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |