1953 AC Ace vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 28 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 608 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Ace | 240 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |