1999 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang. 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 (532 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
