1962 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 1999 Pagani Zonda is newer by 37 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 459 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, 1999 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1999 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | AC | Pagani |
| Model | Aceca | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
