1955 Ford Consul vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Simca Aronde is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 75 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde.
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, 1955 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Consul | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
