1965 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 13 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1029 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | AC | Chrysler |
Model | Aceca | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
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 | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2930 mm |