2005 AC Aceca vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri 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 163 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 407 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Capri |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 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 | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
