1960 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 19 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 6 kg more than 1960 AC Aceca.
Because 1960 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 1960 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1960 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Aceca | Accord |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |