1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 885 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Fairlane | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
