1953 AC Ace vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 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, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 408 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | Ace | 626 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |