1956 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 480 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, 1984 Ford Falcon (240 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |