1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1964 Ford Taunus and 1964 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 210 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Taunus | 1000 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 36 L |