1969 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1501 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Capri | 1501 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 43 L |