1962 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 16 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 89 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 379 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | Aceca | 626 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |