1965 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1200S weights approximately 64 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Aceca | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
