1999 AC Aceca vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 873 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. 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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
