1965 Morris Minor vs. 1966 Simca 1300
To start off, 1966 Simca 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1300 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1300 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. 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, 1966 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 1966 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Morris | Simca |
| Model | Minor | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1097 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
