1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 10 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 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1968 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | 240 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
