1970 Morris Oxford vs. 1971 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Simca 1200S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 275 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S.
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, 1970 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Morris Oxford | 1971 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Morris | Simca |
| Model | Oxford | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
