1957 Simca Aronde vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1957 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Aronde | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Simca | Ford |
| Model | Aronde | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3505 mm |
