1961 AC Aceca vs. 1998 Dodge Copperhead
To start off, 1998 Dodge Copperhead is newer by 37 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 2,699 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Copperhead is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Copperhead (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Copperhead should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Copperhead weights approximately 163 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, 1998 Dodge Copperhead (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Copperhead will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1998 Dodge Copperhead | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Aceca | Copperhead |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
