1962 AC Aceca vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 36 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 824 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca | Supra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
