1957 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 27 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 236 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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1984 Ford GT | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | GT |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
