1965 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect 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 133 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Aceca weights approximately 13 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 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 | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
