1962 AC Aceca vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 819 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
