1958 AC Ace vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 16 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Escort |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
