1999 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Aero 8. (321 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 478 kg more than 2005 Morgan Aero 8. 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, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2005 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | AC | Morgan |
| Model | Aceca | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
