1970 Ford Escort vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Simca Aronde weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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, 1970 Ford Escort (148 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Escort | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 39 L |
