1958 AC Ace vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1980 Toyota Cressida 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 274 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Ace | Cressida |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |