1958 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1958 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 255 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca.
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 Aceca | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
