2002 AC Aceca vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 770 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
