1963 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 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 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1436 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Aceca | Continental |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3230 mm |
