1961 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 168 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca.
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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Capri |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
