1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 75 kg more than 1952 Simca Aronde. 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (91 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Taunus | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Taunus | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 39 L |
