1973 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1962 Simca Ariane. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Simca Ariane weights approximately 186 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Ariane. (91 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1962 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Escort | Ariane |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |