1956 AC Aceca vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 29 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), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 406 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1985 Ford Granada | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Granada |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
