1985 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 676 kg more than 1956 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, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1956 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1956 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lincoln Mark VII | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Lincoln | Simca |
Model | Mark VII | Aronde |
Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 88 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |