1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1967 Simca 1200S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1967 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1967 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1967 Simca 1200S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Bristol | Simca |
Model | 408 | 1200S |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |