1970 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1976 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 274 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1976 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Escort | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |