1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1000 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Marcos | Simca |
| Model | 1500 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2230 mm |
