1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1976 Ford Taunus and 1976 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1976 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 235 kg more than 1976 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1976 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Taunus | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
