1958 AC Ace vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 19 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | 2000 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |