1959 AC Ace vs. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Ace would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 676 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1970 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Ace | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
