1953 AC Ace vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1957 Ford 12 M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 138 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | 12 M |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |