1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 26 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 840 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.
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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Ferrari | Simca |
Model | 456 | 1200S |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 53 L |