1957 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 221 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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 Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra 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 Sierra | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Sierra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |