2002 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Aceca | Coronet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
