1953 AC Ace vs. 1960 Austin A 99
To start off, 1960 Austin A 99 is newer by 7 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 99 (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 768 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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1960 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
