1958 AC Ace vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
