1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 250 GT and 1959 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 250 GT | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
