1986 AC Ace vs. 1986 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1986 AC Ace and 1986 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (162 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 358 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 Ford Thunderbird. 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 (276 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1986 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
