1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 624 kg more than 1953 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1953 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1953 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Thunderbird | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
