1958 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 906 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (373 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | AC | Plymouth |
Model | Aceca | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |