1961 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 12 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 321 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, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Aceca | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Maverick |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |