1958 AC Ace vs. 1961 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1961 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1961 Ford Cortina | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Cortina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |