1965 AC Aceca vs. 1951 Austin A 40
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1951 Austin A 40 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Aceca | A 40 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |