1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. (167 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol has manual transmission. 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca-Bristol | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2300 mm |