1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | S | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
