1999 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 295 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | Aceca | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |