1999 AC Ace vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona 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 262 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 95 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1999 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Ace | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Ace | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |