1959 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 20 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 196 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |