1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 12 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 740 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Dodge | Simca |
| Model | Charger | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2450 mm |
