2002 AC Aceca vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1352 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
