2004 AC Aceca vs. 1960 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1960 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 480 kg more than 1960 Isuzu Minx. 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1960 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | AC | Isuzu |
| Model | Aceca | Minx |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
