Modelling the acceleration of a car

[guycleveland]

University project which involves modelling the acceleration of a car from 0-60mph given certain variables. I am looking for help with how torque and power relate to the driving force of the car, I think i have every thing else covered but any help will be greatfully recieved. The model will be made in C.
Many thanks.

 

[Newton1Law]

Torque and horsepower do not equate exactly. There are 550 Foot-Pounds/Second of torque in 1 brake-horsepower. Also an accerlation of 1 foot/second*second = 0.6818166 miles/hour*second. Hope this helps to get you started.