2002 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 194 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 585 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 2002 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2002 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Aceca | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Ranchero |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2300 mm |