1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1962 Simca 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 228 kg more than 1962 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 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Taunus | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
