1962 AC Aceca vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 476 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
