1959 AC Aceca vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Aceca weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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:
1959 AC Aceca | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Escort |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |