1966 Simca 1200S vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1966 Simca 1200S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Studebaker President State (173 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 695 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, 1954 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1200S | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Simca | Studebaker |
| Model | 1200S | President State |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3070 mm |
