1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 160 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ferrari | Simca |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Aronde |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |