1961 AC Ace vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace would be higher. At 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ace | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
