1953 AC Ace vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1964 Toyota Publica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC Ace weights approximately 182 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Ace | Publica |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |