1995 Porsche 968 vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 29 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 545 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 968 | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 968 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| 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 | 1400 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 53 L |
