1953 AC Ace vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 25 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, 1978 Chrysler 1609 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 328 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | AC | Chrysler |
Model | Ace | 1609 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |