1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil weights approximately 170 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
Make | Marcos | Simca |
Model | 1800 | Plein Ceil |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |