1966 Simca 1200S vs. 1966 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1966 Simca 1200S and 1966 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 120 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Volvo 120 (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1200S | 1966 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Simca | Volvo |
| Model | 1200S | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
