1965 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 6 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1432 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 2223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3380 mm |
