1957 AC Ace vs. 1957 Ford Vedette
To start off, both 1957 AC Ace and 1957 Ford Vedette were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 231 kg more than 1957 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Ace | 1957 Ford Vedette | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Vedette |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |