1999 AC Aceca vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride 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) has 295 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 785 kg more than 1966 Renault Floride. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Aceca | Floride |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
