1953 AC Ace vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 1 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 168 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1953 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1953 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Ace | Corolla |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2380 mm |