1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1963 Ford Zodiac and 1963 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 540 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Zodiac | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Zodiac | 1000 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 65 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |