1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 545 kg more than 1968 Simca 1200S. 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 512 BB | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1204 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 53 L |
