1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 360 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. 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 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Cortina | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 36 L |
