1963 Ford Consul vs. 1961 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca Ariane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca Ariane (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Ariane weights approximately 318 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, 1961 Simca Ariane (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Simca Ariane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1961 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Consul | Ariane |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
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 | 782 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |