1956 AC Ace vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 37 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1086 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Ace | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3090 mm |
