2000 AC Aceca vs. 1964 Bristol 408
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 25 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1964 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | Aceca | 408 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |
