1961 AC Aceca vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 86 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
