1965 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1979 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aceca | 600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |