1953 AC Ace vs. 1968 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1968 Skoda Octavia 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 208 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1968 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | AC | Skoda |
Model | Ace | Octavia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |