1960 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, 1968 Dodge Polara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 586 kg more than 1960 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 AC Aceca | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Aceca | Polara |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
