1962 AC Aceca vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 1966 Porsche 912 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. 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 79 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 912 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) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 912 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
