1966 Jaguar MK X vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1966 Jaguar MK X and 1966 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar MK X | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Simca |
| Model | MK X | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
