1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S.
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, both vehicles can yield 105 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | 12 M | 1200S |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |