1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1650 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 43 L |
