1958 AC Ace vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord 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 35 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 219 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Ace | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
