1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1967 Jaguar Type S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1962 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 888 kg more than 1962 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Simca |
| Model | Type S | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 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 | 1620 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 36 L |
