1959 AC Aceca vs. 1982 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1982 Dodge Mirada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 806 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1982 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | AC | Dodge |
Model | Aceca | Mirada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |