1960 AC Aceca vs. 1956 Austin A 95
To start off, 1960 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1960 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, 1956 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 1956 Austin A 95 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Aceca | A 95 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |