1975 Ford Capri vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 17 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 25 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, 1958 Simca Aronde (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Capri | Aronde |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |