1975 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Oceane weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Escort | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
