1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1966 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca Ariane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca Ariane would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca Ariane weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1966 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Cortina | Ariane |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |