1958 AC Ace vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 23 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), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 339 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Granada |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
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 | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |