1968 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 7 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca Ariane (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Ariane weights approximately 295 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1961 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Escort | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| 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 | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 90 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 | 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 | 805 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
