1962 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 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. Both 1962 AC Aceca and 1978 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 436 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 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | Aceca | 504 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |