1980 Ford Capri vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Capri weights approximately 26 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde.
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, 1957 Simca Aronde (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Capri | Aronde |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |