2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 912 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Mustang | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |
