1973 Ford Fairlane 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 Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Fairlane | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
