1959 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Citroen CX
To start off, 1976 Citroen CX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 371 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
Because 1959 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 1976 Citroen CX | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Aceca | CX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
