1954 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 640 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca. 2005 Ford Falcon 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. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Falcon |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |