2003 AC Aceca vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 424 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Consul |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
