1954 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 440 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca. 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aceca | E |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |