1963 AC Aceca vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 24 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 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 126 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Sierra |
Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |