1959 AC Aceca vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 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 (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 291 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, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
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 | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |