1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 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 304 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 512 BB | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
