1965 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 614 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.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
