1962 AC Aceca vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 48 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 656 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Aceca | Forester |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
