1957 AC Ace vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 18 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 646 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Ace | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |
