1973 Austin Marina vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 4 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Marina weights approximately 25 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, 1969 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Marina | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | Marina | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
