1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Simca Ariane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1963 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca Ariane weights approximately 85 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Jaguar | Simca |
| Model | Type-C | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
