1975 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S.
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, 1970 Simca 1200S (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Capri | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
