1957 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion 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 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2476 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.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 3370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3490 mm |
