1953 AC Ace vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 22 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 758 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | AC | Plymouth |
Model | Ace | Volare |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |