2005 AC Aceca vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 860 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Aceca | 904 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2310 mm |
