1986 Maserati 420 vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1986 Maserati 420 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1967 Simca 1501. 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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati 420 | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Maserati | Simca |
| Model | 420 | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
