1957 AC Ace vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 13 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 511 kg more than 1957 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | AC | Plymouth |
| Model | Ace | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
