1963 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 557 kg more than 1963 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |