1958 Ford Consul vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1958 Ford Consul 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 174 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Consul | Aronde |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |