1970 Opel Manta vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 75 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Simca 1200S (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Manta | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Manta | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
