2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 50 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 880 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 612 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |
