1962 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, 1969 Simca 1501 is newer by 7 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 87 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1501 weights approximately 205 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1501. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Aceca | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
