1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1500. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 644 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1500. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1500. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1963 Simca 1500 has manual transmission. 1963 Simca 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
