1962 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK X (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1962 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, 1961 Jaguar MK X (390 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1961 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | MK X |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
