1975 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 943 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 180 kg more than 1963 Simca 1000.
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, 1963 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Escort | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 36 L |
