1956 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1961 Land Rover A 109 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1956 AC Aceca (168 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Aceca | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
