1962 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 9 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 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 421 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | Aceca | Monaro |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |