1953 AC Ace vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 59 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1755 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 2012 Ford Expedition 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. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 106 L |
