1953 AC Ace vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1956 Buick 40 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 828 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.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1956 Buick 40 | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Ace | 40 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 462 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3110 mm |