1975 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1975 Ford Escort 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 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1301 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Escort | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
