1961 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 19 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 69 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Aceca | 66 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
