1957 AC Ace vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 256 kg more than 1957 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Corona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
