1954 AC Aceca vs. 2010 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 56 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 296 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca. 2010 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. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1954 AC Aceca 2010 Ford Falcon
Make AC Ford
Model Aceca Falcon
Year Released 1954 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 91 HP 387 HP
Torque 149 Nm 520 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 68 L


 

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