1953 AC Ace vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 26 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 40 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 113 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |