1953 AC Ace vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 24 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), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 498 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Maverick |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
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 | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |