1963 Ford Consul vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 78 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Consul | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
