1958 AC Ace vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 319 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Ace | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |