1960 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 53 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 1153 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.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 AC Aceca | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Aceca | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |
