2002 AC Aceca vs. 1963 AC Cobra
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 560 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra. 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1963 AC Cobra | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Aceca | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
