1975 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1975 Ford Capri 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1301 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Capri | 1301 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |