1963 Simca 1500 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1500 would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1500. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 600 kg more than 1963 Simca 1500. 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1500. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Simca 1500 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Simca | Pontiac |
| Model | 1500 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1475 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
