1953 AC Ace vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 31 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 538 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, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Granada |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |