1961 Simca Oceane vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 569 more horse power than 1961 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ascari A10 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1961 Simca Oceane. 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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Simca Oceane | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Simca | Ascari |
Model | Oceane | A10 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2636 mm |