1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 259 kg more than 1968 Simca 1200S.
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 (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Cortina | 1200S |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |