1958 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | AC | Isuzu |
| Model | Aceca | 117 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
