1965 AC Aceca vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 16 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 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2544 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | AC | ZIL |
| Model | Aceca | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3340 mm |
