1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1950 Simca 8

To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 169 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.

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