2000 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1260 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
