2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1958 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | F-250 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 42 L |
