1961 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1968 Simca 1200S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1200S weights approximately 175 kg more than 1961 Morgan 4. 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, 1968 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morgan 4 | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Morgan | Simca |
| Model | 4 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| 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 | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2240 mm |
