1953 AC Ace vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 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, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 43 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | 356 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |
