1961 AC Ace vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 152 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. 1977 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1961 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1961 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Ace | Carina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |