1999 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 13 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 371 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.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
