1970 Opel Ascona vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (80 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Ascona weights approximately 125 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Ascona (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Ascona | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Ascona | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2230 mm |
