1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 460 kg more than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 512 BB | Plein Ceil |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
