1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1958 Ferrari 250 GT and 1958 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 409 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 250 GT | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |
