1953 AC Ace vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 686 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 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
Make | AC | Jaguar |
Model | Ace | 3.8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 201 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 | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |