1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1955 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 208 | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 208 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
