1964 AC Aceca vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 TVR Tuscan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 16 kg more than 1964 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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Aceca | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | AC | TVR |
| Model | Aceca | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
