1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane 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 3 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Oceane weights approximately 85 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 @ 2300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Corsair | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
