1960 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca.
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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | Aceca | Firebird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |