1965 AC Aceca vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 46 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1820 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 125 L |
