1965 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 634 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | AC | Alvis |
| Model | Aceca | TD |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
