2002 AC Aceca vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 630 kg more than 1967 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Aceca | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Cortina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |