1965 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Austin A 55
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 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 117 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 264 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1957 Austin A 55 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Aceca | A 55 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |