1965 AC Aceca vs. 1998 Volvo V90
To start off, 1998 Volvo V90 is newer by 33 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V90 weights approximately 824 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, 1998 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1998 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Aceca | V90 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
