1954 AC Aceca vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 27 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 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 545 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Granada |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |