1963 AC Aceca vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 762 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2930 mm |