1962 AC Aceca vs. 1962 Simca Oceane
To start off, both 1962 AC Aceca and 1962 Simca Oceane were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Simca Oceane weights approximately 179 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 (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1962 Simca Oceane | |
Make | AC | Simca |
Model | Aceca | Oceane |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |