1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 80 kg more than 1958 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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Cortina | Aronde |
Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |