1961 AC Ace vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 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, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 182 kg more than 1961 AC Ace.
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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Corsair |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |