1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, both 1975 Ferrari 208 and 1975 Simca 1501 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 208 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
