1965 AC Aceca vs. 1996 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Gol is newer by 31 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 119 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 104 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
Because 1965 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Gol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1996 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aceca | Gol |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
