1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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.
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1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca-Bristol | 12 M |
Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |