1986 AC Ace vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1038 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 AC Ace. (276 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1986 AC Ace | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | AC | Land Rover |
Model | Ace | Discovery |
Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |