1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1966 Simca 1200S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1200S weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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, 1966 Simca 1200S (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 53 L |
