1962 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 43 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1211 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Aceca | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
