1957 AC Ace vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1968 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
