1956 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Escort weights approximately 20 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 AC Aceca (168 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Escort |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 148 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |