1957 Ford Consul vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Ford Consul is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 169 kg more than 1951 Simca Aronde. 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, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Consul | Aronde |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 39 L |