1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1500 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1500. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 834 kg more than 1963 Simca 1500. 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1500. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 400 | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 400 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
