1958 AC Ace vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 9 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 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 188 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Ace | Record |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
