1963 AC Aceca vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 666 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2930 mm |
