1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, both 1966 Ferrari 275 and 1966 Simca 1200S were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 275 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 53 L |
