1961 AC Aceca vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 25 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 731 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | 929 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
