1966 Simca 1200S vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, both 1966 Simca 1200S and 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 505 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 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1200S | 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Simca | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 1200S | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2740 mm |
