1978 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1966 Simca 1300
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 Simca 1300. 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, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | 1966 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | 260 ZX | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
