1965 AC Aceca vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 873 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 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, 2013 Porsche 911, 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
