2002 AC Aceca vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 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 264 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 120. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 600 kg more than 1964 Volvo 120. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Aceca | 120 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
