1986 AC Ace vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 540 kg more than 1986 AC Ace.
Because 1986 AC Ace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Supra. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1986 AC Ace | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Ace | Supra |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |