1958 AC Ace vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 834 kg more than 1958 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ace | 98 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3210 mm |
