1999 AC Aceca vs. 2008 Ford GT
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 9 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca. 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2008 Ford GT | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
