1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Corsair | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
