1959 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Ford Granada
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 17 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 606 kg more than 1959 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, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1976 Ford Granada | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |