1965 Morgan 4 vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1965 Morgan 4 and 1965 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan 4 (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1000 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 Morgan 4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morgan 4 | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Morgan | Simca |
| Model | 4 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2230 mm |
