1958 Morris Oxford vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1967 Simca 1200S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 231 kg more than 1967 Simca 1200S.
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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Oxford | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Morris | Simca |
| Model | Oxford | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2240 mm |
