1958 AC Ace vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1983 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1983 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Commodore weights approximately 264 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Ace | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
