1971 AC 428 vs. 1953 Ford Popular
To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 AC 428 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1953 Ford Popular | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 428 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2300 mm |
