1956 AC Aceca vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1979 ZIL 4104 is newer by 23 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2441 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca. 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 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca. 1979 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1956 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | AC | ZIL |
| Model | Aceca | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3340 mm |
