1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Simca 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 28 kg more than 1968 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, 1960 Ford Prefect (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Prefect | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
