1965 AC Aceca vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 819 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
