1958 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 246 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford 17 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | 17 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 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 | 894 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
