1999 AC Aceca vs. 1986 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (162 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 132 kg more than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1986 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
