1953 AC Ace vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 942 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1953 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1953 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
