1975 Ford LTD vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 780 kg more than 1963 Simca Ariane.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1963 Simca Ariane has manual transmission. 1963 Simca Ariane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | LTD | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |
