1965 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 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 83 more horse power than 1976 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Aceca weights approximately 125 kg more than 1976 Morgan 4. 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1976 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Aceca | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |