1962 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 14 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 68 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-3 weights approximately 59 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
