1968 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1969 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, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Jaguar | Simca |
| Model | XJ6 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 53 L |
