1954 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 26 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, 1980 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 5 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.
Because 1954 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Escort |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |