1958 AC Ace vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 358 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
