1957 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 46 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 35 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Econovan weights approximately 401 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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Econovan |
Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |