1956 AC Ace vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 51 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ace | Passat |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
