1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Simca Aronde weights approximately 240 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 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.
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1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ferrari | Simca |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Aronde |
Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 39 L |