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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 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 710 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Escort |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |