1961 AC Ace vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 817 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1961 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1961 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |
