1957 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 566 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Aceca | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
