1960 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 is newer by 14 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 AC Aceca (123 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (95 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1960 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Aceca | 140 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |