1971 Morris Marina vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Morris | Simca |
Model | Marina | 1200S |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1203 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 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 | 935 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 53 L |