1962 AC Aceca vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | Aceca | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 33 L |
