1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 612 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol.
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, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida. 1989 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol has manual transmission. 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Aceca-Bristol | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
