1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 20 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Simca 8 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Corsair | 8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
