2000 AC Aceca vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 718 kg more than 2000 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Aceca | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
