1961 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Fiat 125

To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 11 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 66 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.

Compare all specifications:

1961 AC Aceca 1972 Fiat 125
Make AC Fiat
Model Aceca 125
Year Released 1961 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1971 cc 1608 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 125 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 66 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 894 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2430 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 45 L