1953 AC Ace vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 78 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. 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, both vehicles can yield 149 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Cortina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |