1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 790 kg more than 1951 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Thunderbird | Aronde |
Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |