1961 AC Ace vs. 1962 AC Aceca
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace would be higher. Both 1961 AC Ace and 1962 AC Aceca are equipped with a 2,553 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Ace weights approximately 22 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1962 AC Aceca | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Ace | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
