2000 AC Aceca vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 280 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca. 1977 Ford LTD 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. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 AC Aceca 1977 Ford LTD
Make AC Ford
Model Aceca LTD
Year Released 2000 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 301 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 3080 mm


 

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