1957 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1957 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 159 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Popular |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2300 mm |