1986 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 945 kg more than 1966 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1966 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1966 Simca 1200S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Grand Safari | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
