1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1966 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 400 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4821 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 43 L |
