2000 AC Aceca vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 194 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca. 2008 Ford Falcon 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. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |