1986 AC Ace vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1986 AC Ace is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 23 kg more than 1986 AC Ace.
Because 1986 AC Ace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 AC Ace (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Accord |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 41 L |
