1953 AC Ace vs. 1947 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1953 AC Ace is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1947 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 388 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1947 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | AC | Triumph |
Model | Ace | Roadster |
Year Released | 1953 | 1947 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |