1961 AC Ace vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 17 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 44 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | AC | Volvo |
Model | Ace | 66 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |