1953 AC Ace vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 15 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 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 372 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | |
Make | AC | Chevrolet |
Model | Ace | Corvair |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |