1954 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 43 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 670 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | E |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
