1986 AC Ace vs. 1990 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 4 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 653 kg more than 1986 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1986 AC Ace (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1990 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | AC | Daihatsu |
| Model | Ace | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2540 mm |
