1958 AC Ace vs. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle

To start off, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle is newer by 26 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 274 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.

Because 1958 AC Ace is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 AC Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Caravelle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle.

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