1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 977 kg more than 1965 Simca 1300. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 400 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 60 L |
