2003 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 420 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri. 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Capri |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |