1962 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio 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 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 45 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 765 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio 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 Scorpio | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |