2004 AC Aceca vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2004 AC Aceca and 2004 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |