1963 AC Aceca vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 22 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 49 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Ascona weights approximately 26 kg more than 1963 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Aceca | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
