1966 Fiat OT vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1967 Simca 1200S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1200S weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | OT | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 53 L |
