1961 AC Ace vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 34 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 868 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Ace | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
