1986 AC Ace vs. 1986 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, both 1986 AC Ace and 1986 Cadillac Eldorado were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Eldorado. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 783 kg more than 1986 AC Ace.
Because 1986 AC Ace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Cadillac Eldorado. 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 Cadillac Eldorado (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 AC Ace. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1986 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Ace | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4080 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |
