1965 AC Aceca vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 23 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 94 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 219 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| 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 | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
