1962 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 17 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 599 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | AC | Mitsubishi |
Model | Aceca | Debonair |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |