1999 AC Ace vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 355 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Ace | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | Ace | Viscount |
Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2740 mm |