1975 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1975 Ferrari 512 BB and 1975 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (339 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 474 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (452 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm). This means 1975 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 512 BB | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 512 BB | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
