1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Simca Ariane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1966 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Falcon | Ariane |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 | 1380 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |