1959 Ford 17M vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1961 Simca 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 385 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | 17M | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
