1979 Ford Granada vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 27 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 520 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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Granada | Aronde |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 88 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |