1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Festiva (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Festiva | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2230 mm |
