1962 AC Aceca vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 8 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 469 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
