1956 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 341 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
