1999 AC Ace vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Blizzard 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 284 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 AC Ace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2030 mm |
