1980 Nissan Patrol vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1980 Nissan Patrol is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Patrol (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1967 Simca 1200S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Simca 1200S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Nissan Patrol (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Patrol | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Patrol | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2240 mm |
