1953 AC Ace vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 48 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 683 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 2001 Ford Econovan has automatic transmission and 1953 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1953 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Econovan |
Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |