1961 AC Ace vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Simca 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Ace weights approximately 63 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Ace | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
