1953 AC Ace vs. 1950 Allard J1
To start off, 1953 AC Ace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard J1 weights approximately 258 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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1950 Allard J1 | |
Make | AC | Allard |
Model | Ace | J1 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |