1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, both 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 475 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 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Zephyr | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
