1961 Morris Minor vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,203 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1200S weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 Morris Minor. 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, 1969 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morris Minor | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Morris | Simca |
| Model | Minor | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
