1961 AC Ace vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1962 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 366 kg more than 1961 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
