1956 AC Ace vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 29 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 841 kg more than 1956 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1956 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ace | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
