1956 Simca Aronde vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 343 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1956 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1956 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Simca Aronde | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Simca | Ford |
Model | Aronde | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 68 L |