2000 AC Aceca vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 590 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2000 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Escort |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
