1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1962 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Simca Aronde weights approximately 202 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina.
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 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Cortina | Aronde |
Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 88 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 39 L |