2000 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2000 AC Aceca and 2000 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 312 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. 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 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |