1961 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 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 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 166 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Aceca | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | Aceca | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |