1972 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Escort weights approximately 150 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Escort | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
