1965 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1969 Holden Brougham is newer by 4 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 669 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Aceca | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
