1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 24 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 610 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | F50 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
