2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 52 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 475 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Ranger | Aronde |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2450 mm |