1958 AC Ace vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 18 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 804 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1958 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1958 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
Model | Ace | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2960 mm |