1961 AC Ace vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 11 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 187 kg more 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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Ace | 818 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
