1961 AC Aceca vs. 2007 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 46 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 591 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, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 2007 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Aceca | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
