1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1962 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Simca Oceane weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124.
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, 1962 Simca Oceane (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1962 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 124 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
