1965 AC Aceca vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, both 1965 AC Aceca and 1965 Ford Zodiac were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 479 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |