1958 AC Ace vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1958 AC Ace and 1958 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 54 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Ace | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
