1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 250 LM | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
