1954 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 200 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1954 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1954 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |
