1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 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 140 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Cortina | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 39 L |
