1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 456 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
