1953 AC Ace vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 21 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 738 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Granada |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |