2007 Ford F-150 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-150 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | F-150 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2230 mm |
