1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 710 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S. 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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Ranchero | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 53 L |
