1971 AC 428 vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 AC 428 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1960 Simca Oceane. 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | 428 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
