1962 AC Aceca vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 151 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Consul |
Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |