1956 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 46 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 401 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Econovan |
Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 138 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |