1958 AC Ace vs. 1962 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1962 Skoda 1202 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1962 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda 1202. (87 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1962 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | AC | Skoda |
| Model | Ace | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |
