1957 AC Ace vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 662 kg more than 1957 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
