1963 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Capri weights approximately 81 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1972 Ford Capri | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Capri |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |