1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Corsair | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
