1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, both 1967 Marcos 1600 and 1967 Simca 1501 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,652 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Simca 1501 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600.
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 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Marcos | Simca |
| Model | 1600 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
