1962 AC Aceca vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 72 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Taunus |
Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |