2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 50 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 857 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1951 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1951 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Crown Victoria | Aronde |
Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 39 L |