1953 AC Ace vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 43 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 408 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |
