1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1965 AC Aceca
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 3 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Aceca weights approximately 161 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1965 AC Aceca | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 1300 | Aceca |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 54 L |