1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1966 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1966 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 890 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1966 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |
