1963 AC Aceca vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 AC Aceca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Aceca (123 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 151 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Consul |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 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 |