1968 Ford Escort vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Simca Aronde weights approximately 155 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Escort | Aronde |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |