1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1975 Simca 1301 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 575 kg more than 1975 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Mustang | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
