1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 450 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 250 GTE | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| 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 | 235 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
