1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Simca 8 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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 Lotus Cortina (145 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | 8 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
