1986 AC Ace vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 926 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 AC Ace. (276 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 AC Ace. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1986 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1986 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |
