1958 AC Ace vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Celica is newer by 16 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 40 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Celica weights approximately 74 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Celica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
