1958 AC Ace vs. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 20 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 926 kg more than 1958 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Ace | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2930 mm |
