1962 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1966 Simca 1200S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 585 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S. 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, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flaminia | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Flaminia | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 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 | 1440 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |
