1962 AC Aceca vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 352 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 917 weights approximately 7 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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Aceca | 917 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 209 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 798 kg |