1953 AC Ace vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 768 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1956 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | AC | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Ace | Tickford |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
