1953 AC Ace vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 26 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 723 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | AC | Plymouth |
Model | Ace | Volare |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |