1961 AC Ace vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 22 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 887 kg more than 1961 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Ace | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |
