2002 AC Aceca vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino 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 207 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 AC Aceca.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1975 Ford Torino | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Torino |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |
