1957 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca 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 91 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 134 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1959 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Aceca | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 26 L |
