1958 AC Ace vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 380 kg more than 1958 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Crown |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
