1962 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Delta is newer by 22 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 93 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Delta weights approximately 144 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
Because 1962 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1984 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Aceca | Delta |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
