1957 AC Ace vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, both 1957 AC Ace and 1957 Ford Consul were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 186 kg more than 1957 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Ace | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Consul |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 47 L |