1962 AC Aceca vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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 46 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 199 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
