1962 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 780 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |
