1962 Simca 1000 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1686 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca 1000 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Simca | Dodge |
| Model | 1000 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 121 L |
