1953 AC Ace vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1018 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ace | 300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 85 L |
