1968 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Escort | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 65 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
