1962 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 96 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 594 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | 240 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
