1965 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 48 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (613 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1454 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 790 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | CL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2955 mm |
