1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S.
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 Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1970 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1970 Simca 1200S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Thunderbird | 1200S |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 53 L |