1953 AC Ace vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 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 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4.
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 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Ace | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2087 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |