1957 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 22 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 125 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 576 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | Aceca | Firebird |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |