1958 AC Aceca vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 27 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (122 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 496 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | 200 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
