1953 AC Ace vs. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1957 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 58 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | |
Make | AC | Hudson |
Model | Ace | Metropolitan |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2170 mm |