1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1963 Simca 1300
To start off, both 1963 Ferrari 156 and 1963 Simca 1300 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1300. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1300 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 156 | 1963 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 156 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 60 L |
