1965 AC Aceca vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1958 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1958 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Volvo 120 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Aceca | 120 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |