1999 AC Aceca vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz S 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 164 more horse power than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 100 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, 1999 AC Aceca (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1977 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
