1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Cortina | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
