1964 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 7 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 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 701 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Aceca | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aceca | 350 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |