2002 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon 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 182 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon. 1990 Ford Falcon 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. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 AC Aceca 1990 Ford Falcon
Make AC Ford
Model Aceca Falcon
Year Released 2002 1990
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 3157 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 302 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2800 mm


 

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