1957 AC Aceca vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 10 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. 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) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 125 L |