1958 AC Ace vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 10 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 29 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 106 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Ace | GTA |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 46 L |