1965 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 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 3 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 286 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Aceca | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |