1965 AC Aceca vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 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 94 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 220 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Aceca | 220 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1015 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
