1958 AC Ace vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 32 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1121 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ace | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |
