1961 AC Aceca vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1770 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 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 144 L |
