1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1963 Simca 1300
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1300 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) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1300. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1300 weights approximately 105 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, 1963 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1963 Simca 1300 | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Corsair | 1300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |